Get a slice of The Big Easy at this New Orleans-inspired restaurant where the portions are big and the atmosphere is even bigger. Not a place to go if you’re watching your weight, go here to splurge on mac n’ cheese and chicken and waffles.

With two large screens and 14 TVs dotted around the place, this is a bar for the true sports fan who doesn’t want to miss a kick, a throw or a pass. All the usual suspects are on the menu, such as fish and chips, nachos, burgers, and wings. The Huddle is always jammed to the rafters so get there early for a big game.

A hive of activity at all times, Mega Stitch does speedy work on men’s and women’s clothing. The prices are good too: just Dhs20 will get your new trousers hemmed quicker than it takes to say pincushion.

This two-storey shop is a shrine to eco-friendly things. It just so happens that, as well as being kind to Mother Earth, many of those things are lovely to look at – glasses made out of recycled bottles, for example, or sofas made from cardboard. There are clothes, toys, and shelves of food, an ice cream parlour and a café too.